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Halal Guys Chicken and Rice

Cultural Context

Originating from the food carts of New York City, Halal Guys Chicken and Rice has become a beloved street food staple. The dish reflects the fusion of Middle Eastern flavors with American fast food culture, offering a satisfying meal of seasoned chicken served over rice with fresh toppings. Today, it is enjoyed in various forms across the globe, with many variations emerging in different cities.

Middle EasternUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500 grams chicken breast
2 tbs olive oil
salt to taste
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp red chili powder
1/4 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper powder
1 lemon juice
1 tsp parsley flakes
1 tbs vinegar
3 tbs yogurt
3 Cups Basmati Rice
1 large onion chopped
1 maggi cube
2-3 cardamom
2-3 cloves
1 tsp garlic paste
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1 liter water or more
pinch yellow food color
2 tomatoes
1 tsp red chili flakes
1/2 tsp parsley flakes
1/2 tsp kashmiri laal mirch
1 tsp garlic paste
3 tbs mayonnaise

yogurt sauce

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt maintains creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground chicken is often less expensive and can be used in similar dishes.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a budget-friendly option for cooking.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Red pepper flakes provide heat without the cost of bottled sauces.

1

Marinate chicken breast with olive oil, salt, paprika, red chili powder, turmeric, cumin powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper powder, lemon juice, parsley flakes, vinegar, and yogurt for at least 3 hours or overnight.

2

For the rice, in a pot, sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add garlic paste, cardamom, cloves, and cumin powder.

3

Add the Basmati rice and toast for a few minutes, then add water, a maggi cube, and salt to taste.

4

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender.

5

Prepare the red sauce by blending tomatoes, red chili flakes, parsley flakes, kashmiri laal mirch, garlic paste, lemon juice, vinegar, and salt, thinning with water as needed.

6

Prepare the white sauce by mixing garlic paste, parsley flakes, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, yogurt, mayonnaise, and thinning with lemon juice or vinegar as needed.

7

Grill or pan-fry the marinated chicken until fully cooked, then slice and serve over rice with red sauce and white sauce on the side.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Chicken and RiceHalal ChickenGyro Rice

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